HowTo: Use the Huawei E398 LTE Speedstick with a FritzBox 7270
Since FritzBox laboratory firmware version xx.05.07-21008 it should actually be possible to use the Huawei E398 LTE USB stick – sold by Telekom as the Speedstick LTE – with a […]
Connect Network Test 2012: Telefónica Achieves a Good Result with o2
“O2 has clearly taken advantage of this opportunity and in 2012 is once again a serious contender for customers. In telephony, O2 even takes second place ahead of Vodafone. In […]
The Oktoberfest LTE Speed Test
I wanted to find out how fast mobile internet is at Oktoberfest and whether the latest mobile technology, LTE, would provide a speed advantage at the Wiesn. The idea for […]
First iPhone 5 Reviews in the Online Media
Spiegel Online today features one of the first reviews of the iPhone 5. Its verdict is “Apple’s gentle revolution”. Editor Matthias Kremp highlights many of the new iOS 6 features positively, including the new navigation software, panorama mode and new Siri capabilities. However, I assume that many of these improvements will also benefit owners of older iPhones.
Matthias Kremp was also able to test LTE on Telekom’s Hamburg network. His verdict – “Some websites appear on the screen almost instantly” – does not surprise me. This is where LTE’s significantly lower latency compared with UMTS/HSPA becomes noticeable. In addition, LTE cells are certainly nowhere near as heavily loaded yet.
Product Review: Mac Login with a Wink Using KeyLemon
My move from PC systems to my MacBook Air went smoothly, especially thanks to Parallels. However, I have missed the simple and fast fingerprint login I had on my Slate tablet PC. After recently trying face recognition for login on a Samsung Google Nexus and being very impressed by how well it worked, I searched online for a similar program for the Mac. That is how I came across KeyLemon.
Video: Motorola Xoom Tablet Review
Motorola’s Android tablet Xoom was announced as one of the toughest competitors to the iPad. By chance, I currently have the opportunity to test a 3G model of the Xoom […]
